Dream becomes reality - Forbis will play on famed Pinehurst No. 2 course

PIKEVILLE -- Every athlete has a dream. Concentrating on that single vision can take its toll at times and it's certainly easy to give into frustration. But not if you're Kelli Forbis. The outspoken rising senior and talented golfer from...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 2:09 PM Full Story

Angels finish fourth overall in Cooperstown trip

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Wayne County Angels 12U baseball team finished fourth overall during weekly play in the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational at Cooperstown Dreams Park. Wayne County began the single-elimination portion of the tournament with a...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 2:08 PM Full Story

Lawson signs with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday evening that they have signed first-round pick linebacker Manny Lawson. Lawson (6-5, 240) played in 50 games at N.C. State, starting 25 times. He finished his Wolfpack career with 196 tackles (125 solos) and...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 2:07 PM Full Story

K-Tribe drops road game

WILMINGTON, Del. -- A lost lead and a one-hour rain delay late in Kinston's game against Wilmington put a damper on the beginning of the Tribe's final regular season trip to Delaware. Thunderstorms delayed play in the top of the...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 2:06 PM Full Story

Reynolds' homer sinks Mudcats

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. -- Mark Reynolds' three-run homer in the fifth inning snapped a 3-3 tie to lead Tennessee past Carolina 6-3 on Thursday night at Smokies Park. Reynolds, who hit his 27th combined homer of the season, drilled a 3-2...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 2:04 PM Full Story